Morton High School - Top Hat Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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Braving the cold, freshmen Armondo I ' oMomn and seniors Randy Segally and To complete a lab assignment in chemistry class, senior Jeff Junkens performs an experiment using steel wool and bottled oxygen. Opening —

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(continued from page 4) echoes through the cafeteria. I’d much rather have been in my Comtemporary Problems class finding out how Karen’s date went last night. Friday, April 1 — What a sucker I was. Someone came up and told me that Mike wanted to take me out. So, like a real dummy, I walked up to him and said, ‘‘Thanks for asking me out.” He looked at me sort of cocky. Right then, I heard my friends laughing out loud. I turned my back and walked away from Mike — embarrassed and a real April Fool. Monday, April 4 — A couple more days ’til Easter-Spring break. Couldn’t wait so I went home and called in sick during lunch. I sure put on a good fake act for my mom. At least I got a couple more days off than everyone else. Thursday, May 12 — I worked on my term paper at the Howard Branch Library. It was so hard concentrating on it because Prom is coming up and school’s almost finished. Saturday, May 21 — I had the jitters. All I thought about was Prom — how could I not? Today was the day! I was lucky enough to be asked. I really thought the Roman decor was a terrific idea in the Scherwood Club. Mmm. The food was great, too. Coming home was even better! Wednesday, June 1 — I’m really glad I decided to keep this diary. More of my memories are right inside. Take a look ... Many Morton students find time to take a break during their lunch hours as many just sit around and daydream or chat with friends about the latest gossip around the school.

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America. My country ‘tis of Thee Througlroin the nation millkjrt mericans celebrated th MWf ' anniversary of our S ' AafrtSfts independence, Sweet land of liberty S cross the country, raging s ofvewcitement rang nial yeaiflbn July ireworks, parades, p and vibrating voices saOnded as America celebratedycoast to coast sk. For many and owinued to the the f The Little Red Schlpolhouse, first school built in l-fcmmond. At least one Hfllion people in Philadelphia showed up for a re-enactment of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, ind where my Fathers died .. Names of our forefathers echoed through ears of millions engaged iiylestivities. In Fles mle Park, July 2, 3, and i men and women, dressed ii colonial costumes, display’d! caricmires of our ancesl rs: Geor® Washington, Belly Ross, DanieyBoone and othdf La a of the Pilgrim prjfi ' marked a Beginning in educa ion — many learned the basis If independent and freedom which the Pilgrims so iransely sought after. From every mountain side . East to west, north to south and inside and outside the United States people raved of our nation and our celebration. They marveled at the Dunes, Gfeat Lakes and Mt. Rushmore; of our skyscrapers, football teams pnd hambii’gers. They raved of our right to freedom of the press and speech; out right to life, liberty andtthe pursuit of cherished happiness. Justice and p«ce prevailed — both opened themloors to reajt nation — the U.STA. Let freedom ring! I